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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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